Freshman Abby Erler (New Hampton, NH / Newfoundland)
scored once as the Red Hawks, off to the best start in program
history, improved to 10-0 overall, 2-0 in the NJAC with the victory.

Junior forward Katie Bruno (Middletown, NJ / Middletown) had a goal for
Ramapo, which dropped its third straight following a five-game winning
streak to open the season. The Roadrunners (5-3) fell to 0-2 in the
NJAC with the loss.

Ramapo would nearly put the first goal on the board as Amanda Barretta
(Roseland, NJ / West Essex) hit the post in the first 22 seconds. Three
minutes later the Red Hawks took the lead as Erler collected her first
career goal with Michelle Hagel (Fairfield, NJ / West Essex) picking up the assist.

Goalkeepers Rebecca Elliott (Brick, NJ / Brick) and Megan Bosland (Boonton, NJ / Boonton)
kept the teams off the board until 9:11 left in the first half when
Carroll scored her 10th of the year finishing off a pass from Kate Norgard (Columbia, NJ / North Warren) as Montclair State increased its lead to 2-0.

The Roadrunners got several chances in the closing seconds. Bosland
came up with a save on Bruno on the first of three penalty corners by
Ramapo after time expired. Defender Chelsea Keelen (Tinton Falls, NJ / Monmouth Regional) then
tipped away a shot by Jayne Manigrasso (Atlantic Highlands, NJ / Henry
Hudson) ending the half as MSU led by two at the break.

Ramapo would cut the deficit quickly in the second half. Bruno put
forth a shot that was kicked away by Bosland however the rebound came
right back to her and she didn’t miss the second time scoring the goal,
her fifth of the year, as the Roadrunners moved within 2-1, 2:22 into
the second half.

The Red Hawks then clamped down defensively holding the Roadrunners
without a shot the remainder of the half. Carroll extended the lead to
3-1 with 9:34 left as Jennifer Tafro (Little Falls, NJ / Passaic Valley) set up Carroll for the latter’s second goal.

Ramapo got a chance to pull close as it was awarded penalty stroke with
4:59 to play. Barretta stepped to the line and lifted a shot high
toward the left post. Bosland made a tremendous blocker save diving to
her right for the save as MSU maintained its 3-1 lead.

Bosland finished with five saves for the Red Hawks while Ellott made the same amount for Ramapo.

MSU held a 14-10 advantage in shots and also held a 15-9 lead in penalty corners.

Both teams return to action on Saturday, October 1 with non-conference
contests. Montclair State hosts Alvernia University at Sprague Field at
1:00 pm. Ramapo is home to Keystone College at Noon.